December weather forecastHandsom, VA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Handsom, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C).Temperature
A minor decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C) in November to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C). During December, the average low-temperature is an icy 37.6°F (3.1°C).Humidity
In Handsom, Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Handsom, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.1 days and collects up to 33.82" (859mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.7 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. In Handsom, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.9 days and aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Handsom.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Handsom, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 51.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 37.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Handsom, VA
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Handsom, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Handsom, VA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Handsom, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.28").
Average rainfall days in December
Handsom, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Handsom, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.51"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Handsom, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Handsom, VA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Handsom, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Handsom, VA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Handsom, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Handsom, VA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).
